Strive to be a proactive participant rather than a passive procrastinator.
Put the right people in the right positions to ensure their personal strengths and talents are being utilized and appreciated.
(n.) The state of being related by kindred, affinity, or other alliance.
Open-ended questions open doors for new discoveries and opportunities. They encourage others to speak their truths, share their experiences, and express their ideas.
Notice when negativity spins in your head and disrupt it immediately before it has a chance to take hold and stick.
Learn to leverage the Law of Cause and Effect to your advantage in positive ways!
Introverts typically . . .• Process information internally. It is normal for them to continuously contemplate, generate, circulate, evaluate, question, and conclude.• Are rejuvenated and energized by...
Introduce Yourself. Being confident and outgoing will empower you to approach new people who might be reluctant to take the first step. It is amazing how many people we come in contact with yet pass l...
In spite of the circumstance, a person who abides in dignity and grace will use the lessons learned as ballast for their ship as they sail through stormy waters—taking the wisdom gained from life and...
Exaggerating Your GesturesHave you ever walked through a door and been jumped on by an over-enthusiastic dog with big paws who practically knocked you down? Some people have that effect. Being too fla...
Eloquent speakers, communication experts, seasoned actors, and musicians all understand the transforming power of the pause. They know all too well that strategic silence and a well-placed whisper can...
Dressing appropriately in one venue may be highly inappropriate in another. Yet every day we see a lack of modesty and taste, regardless of how uncomfortable it makes others feel.
Be fiercely curious about who they are, what they do, what they like, and what they need. If you pay attention to them, they will pay attention to you.
All compliments are not created equal. Some may change the trajectory of a person’s life, while others fall on deaf ears. Is it well deserved or earned? People will remember you fondly when you have a...
A light-hearted point to consider: Do you know the number one reason a man falls in love with a woman? Because of how she makes him feel about himself. Do you know the number one reason a man falls ou...
Whether you're scared of getting into a relationship or taking the new job or a confrontation - you have to size fear up.
I am falling in love with falling out of love
When someone's success makes you as happy as if it were your own, you know you've found someone worth holding on to.
We grooved together with a rhythm so beautiful that I could feel the moment turned into poetry.
There is a part of us that knows the timing of any relationship. It knows things that we cannot work out. It knows when to say yes. It knows when to say no. It knows when to wait. It knows when someth...
Favored Nations is a long-term commitment. Our hope is that those who are passionate about real musicianship will want to hear and own most of our albums. We will set out to attain the same direct rel...